- School of Renewable Energy · Sunyani, Ghana
Training the engineers who power Africa's renewable future.
5
energy disciplines, one practical center
Solar
Wind
Biogas
Electric Vehicles
Energy Storage
Accredited & practical
TVET/NVTI accredited training built on real installations, field trips and industry attachments.
Our approach
01 — Methodology
A calm, deliberate path from enrolment to deployment.
Hands-on practicals, field trips, industrial visits, internships and attachments are the backbone of our training. Every trainee moves through four stages.
STAGE 01
Apply & enrol
Admissions run year-round and close one month before each cohort. Open to JHS through PhD holders, ages 16–50.
STAGE 02
Train hands-on
Four progressive modules — from electrical fundamentals to full system installation, repair and integration on real equipment.
STAGE 03
Field & industry
Field trips, industrial visits, internships and attachments place trainees on live sites with our partner network.
STAGE 04
Certify & deploy
Graduate with a recognised TVET/NVTI credential and the practical competence to deploy and maintain systems anywhere.
Programs
02 — School of Renewable Energy
Five flagship programs across the energy mix.
Intensive three-month cohorts with practicals, field trips and internships built in. Select a program to explore it.
SENG · DSE
Solar Energy Engineering
Department of Solar Energy
From electrical fundamentals to grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid PV systems integrated with storage — install, commission, troubleshoot and maintain real systems.
PV systems
Charge controllers
Inverters
Hybrid + storage
Cohort
3 Jan – 31 Mar
Format
Hands-on, on-site
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
BENG · DBE
Biogas & Biomass Engineering
Dept. of Biogas & Biomass
Turn organic waste into clean energy — design, size, build and operate digesters, then integrate biogas with cooking, generators, CHP and solar PV.
Anaerobic digestion
Plant sizing
Gas purification
CHP integration
Cohort
1 May – 31 Jul
Format
Plant + lab work
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
WENG · DWE
Wind Energy Engineering
Department of Wind Energy
Understand the wind resource and the machines that harvest it — turbine components, site assessment, installation, maintenance and grid integration.
Turbine components
Site analysis
Weibull / wind rose
Grid integration
Cohort
1 Sep – 30 Nov
Format
Field + simulation
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
EV · SoRE
Electric Vehicles
School of Renewable Energy
Powertrain fundamentals, battery systems and charging infrastructure — diagnose, maintain and deploy electric mobility for the African market.
Powertrain
Battery systems
Charging infra
Diagnostics
Cohort
1 Sep – 30 Nov
Format
Garage practicum
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
ESS · SoRE
Energy Storage Systems
School of Renewable Energy
Battery and hybrid storage for residential, commercial and industrial systems — sizing, safety, installation and integration with solar and the grid.
Battery sizing
BMS & safety
Hybrid systems
Backup power
Cohort
3 Jan – 31 Mar
Format
Workshop intensive
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
Solar Energy Engineering
SENG · DSE
Biogas & Biomass Engineering
BENG · DBE
Wind Energy Engineering
WENG · DWE
Electric Vehicles
EV · SoRE
Energy Storage Systems
ESS · SoRE
SENG · DSE
Solar Energy Engineering
Department of Solar Energy
From electrical fundamentals to grid-tied, off-grid and hybrid PV systems integrated with storage — install, commission, troubleshoot and maintain real systems.
PV systems
Charge controllers
Inverters
Hybrid + storage
Cohort
3 Jan – 31 Mar
Format
Hands-on, on-site
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
BENG · DBE
Biogas & Biomass Engineering
Dept. of Biogas & Biomass
Turn organic waste into clean energy — design, size, build and operate digesters, then integrate biogas with cooking, generators, CHP and solar PV.
Anaerobic digestion
Plant sizing
Gas purification
CHP integration
Cohort
1 May – 31 Jul
Format
Plant + lab work
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
WENG · DWE
Wind Energy Engineering
Department of Wind Energy
Understand the wind resource and the machines that harvest it — turbine components, site assessment, installation, maintenance and grid integration.
Turbine components
Site analysis
Weibull / wind rose
Grid integration
Cohort
1 Sep – 30 Nov
Format
Field + simulation
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
EV · SoRE
Electric Vehicles
School of Renewable Energy
Powertrain fundamentals, battery systems and charging infrastructure — diagnose, maintain and deploy electric mobility for the African market.
Powertrain
Battery systems
Charging infra
Diagnostics
Cohort
1 Sep – 30 Nov
Format
Garage practicum
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
ESS · SoRE
Energy Storage Systems
School of Renewable Energy
Battery and hybrid storage for residential, commercial and industrial systems — sizing, safety, installation and integration with solar and the grid.
Battery sizing
BMS & safety
Hybrid systems
Backup power
Cohort
3 Jan – 31 Mar
Format
Workshop intensive
Structure
4 modules · 8 units
Curriculum
03 — Inside the modules
Four modules. Eight units. One practical engineer.
From electrical fundamentals through full-system installation. Choose a department, then step through the modules.
Solar Energy Engineering
From electrical fundamentals to grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid PV systems integrated with energy storage. Trainees install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain real systems on real roofs.
Trainees graduate able to install complete PV systems, diagnose and repair faults, perform preventive maintenance, integrate with building wiring, and configure energy storage and backup systems.
M01 Electrical Fundamentals
Topics covered
- Basic principles of electricity
- Electrical circuits and symbols
- Voltage, current, resistance, power
- Electrical safety rules and precautions
Learning outcomes
- Explain fundamental electrical concepts
- Interpret simple electrical circuits
- Apply electrical safety practices correctly
M02 · Electrical Wiring
Topics covered
- Types of wiring systems
- Electrical cables and conductors
- Wiring techniques and terminations
- Circuit breakers, fuses, protection devices
- Installation and routine maintenance
Learning outcomes
- Identify suitable wiring and cable types
- Perform safe and correct wiring connections
- Install and maintain protective devices
- Carry out basic electrical installations
M03 · Solar Energy and Systems
Topics covered
- Overview of solar energy
- Components of solar PV systems
- Solar panel types and configurations
- Charge controllers and battery systems
- Inverters and grid connection fundamentals
Learning outcomes
- Describe solar energy principles
- Identify PV system components
- Configure solar panels correctly
- Understand inverter and grid connection concepts
M04 · Installation, Repair & System Integration
Topics covered
- Solar panel mounting methods
- System wiring and commissioning
- Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Repair procedures and preventive maintenance
- Integration with building wiring
- Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid systems
- Energy storage and backup power
Learning outcomes
- Install complete solar PV systems
- Diagnose and repair common faults
- Integrate PV with electrical installations
- Differentiate grid-tied vs. off-grid
- Configure storage and backup systems
Biogas & Biomass Engineering
From the principles of anaerobic digestion to full plant design, sizing, installation, and integration with cooking, generators, and combined heat and power.
Trainees graduate able to design and install household and farm-scale biogas plants, operate them efficiently, troubleshoot, and integrate biogas with other renewable systems.
M01 · Introduction to Biogas & Organic Waste
Topics covered
- Definition and principles of biogas
- Sources of organic waste
- Anaerobic digestion process
- Benefits of biogas systems
- Environmental and health impacts
Learning outcomes
- Explain biogas production principles
- Identify suitable organic waste sources
- Understand digestion stages
M02 · Biogas Plant Design & Sizing
Topics covered
- Types of biogas digesters
- Household and farm-scale systems
- Gas demand estimation
- Digester volume calculation
- Retention time
Learning outcomes
- Design small and medium biogas plants
- Estimate gas production
- Select appropriate digester systems
M03 · System Components & Installation
Topics covered
- Inlet and outlet chambers
- Gas storage systems
- Piping and valves
- Gas purification (H₂S removal)
- Safety devices
Learning outcomes
- Install complete biogas systems
- Apply safety protocols
- Conduct leak detection and commissioning
M04 · Operation, Maintenance & Energy Integration
Topics covered
- Feeding procedures and slurry management
- Monitoring pH and temperature
- Troubleshooting low gas production
- Cooking applications
- Biogas generators and CHP
- Integration with solar PV
- Economic feasibility analysis
Learning outcomes
- Operate biogas plants efficiently
- Diagnose system problems
- Maintain long-term plant performance
- Utilize biogas for multiple applications
- Perform basic economic analysis
Wind Energy Engineering
From wind energy fundamentals through turbine design, site assessment, installation and grid integration. Trainees work with real anemometry data and turbine components.
Trainees graduate able to assist in wind turbine installation, perform routine maintenance, diagnose operational faults, integrate wind into existing networks, and assess project feasibility.
M01 · Wind Energy Fundamentals
Topics covered
- Introduction to renewable energy and wind power
- History and development of wind energy
- Basic principles of wind energy conversion
- Wind characteristics and wind speed measurement
- Environmental and safety considerations
Learning outcomes
- Explain wind energy generation principles
- Interpret wind speed data
- Apply wind energy formulas correctly
M02 · Wind Turbine Components & Design
Topics covered
- Horizontal and vertical axis turbines
- Rotor blades and aerodynamics
- Nacelle components (gearbox, generator, brake)
- Tower design and structural considerations
- Yaw and pitch control systems
Learning outcomes
- Identify major wind turbine components
- Differentiate between turbine types
- Understand basic aerodynamic design principles
M03 · Resource Assessment & Site Analysis
Topics covered
- Wind rose diagrams
- Weibull distribution analysis
- Site selection and environmental impact
- Wind data collection methods
- Anemometers and wind vanes
Learning outcomes
- Conduct preliminary wind site assessments
- Analyse wind data for project feasibility
- Select suitable sites for installation
M04 · Installation, Maintenance & Integration
Topics covered
- Foundation design and construction basics
- Tower erection procedures
- Electrical wiring and grid connection
- Routine inspection and preventive maintenance
- Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Hybrid wind-solar systems
- Energy storage and power quality
- Economic analysis and project feasibility
Learning outcomes
- Assist in wind turbine installation
- Perform routine maintenance safely
- Diagnose and report common faults
- Integrate wind into existing networks
- Evaluate project economic feasibility
What we stand for
04 — Mandate & values
Reputed for excellence, integrity, transparency and innovation.
Mandate
Equip the African youth and renewable engineers with hands-on skills across solar, wind, biogas, biomass, EVs and ESS — for efficient deployment.
Mission
Train the African youth in practical renewable technologies for efficient deployment across residential, commercial and industrial environments.
Vision
To become a leading practical renewable energy training center, reputed for excellence and innovation in Africa and beyond.
Short courses
05 — Two-week intensives
Two weeks. One specific skill. Stackable.
Focused upgrades for working practitioners — pumping, irrigation, water heating and kiln charcoal production. Run twice a year.
Solar · 2 weeks
Solar water pumping
PV-direct and battery-backed pumping, sizing and field installation for agricultural and rural water supply.
Registration closes 28 Feb
Solar · 2 weeks
Solar water irrigation
Irrigation design, drip and sprinkler integration and PV array sizing for smallholder farms.
Registration closes 30 Jun
Solar · 2 weeks
Solar water heating
Sizing, plumbing integration and installation of solar thermal systems for homes and facilities.
Registration closes 31 Oct
Biomass · 2 weeks
Kiln charcoal production
Efficient, lower-emission charcoal production techniques and kiln operation for sustainable biomass use.
Registration closes 28 Feb
Leadership
06 — Director of Training
Led by practitioners with a proven record.
Ferka-Ahenkorah Atta Snr.
Director of Training · Executive Secretary
Director of Training · Executive Secretary
Ferka-Ahenkorah Atta Senior
Education
MSc Sustainable Energy Mgmt · BSc Renewable Energy Eng — UENR, Sunyani
Experience
Energy Commission · GRIDCo · NEDCo · Dream Renewables · BAK Energy
Training
RCEES · RES4Africa / Micro-Grid Academy, Kenya · Dream Renewables, UK–Ghana
Board members
07 — Oversight
A board of engineers and academics.
Board Chairman
Ing. Prof. Nana Sarfo Agyemang Derkyi
Executive Secretary
Ing. Ferka-Ahenkorah Atta Snr.
Member
Ing. Kofi Boamah
Member
Ing. Emmanuel Quansah
Member
Ing. Prof. Samuel Gyamfi
Member
Ing. Prof. Eric Antwi
Member
Ing. Hubert Zan
Manager
Mr. Kofi Boamah Arhin
Field Expert
Mr. Elkana Atikle Yaovi
Admissions
08 — Requirements & intake
Open admissions, year-round intake.
Admissions are open throughout the year, closing one month before each training begins. Here’s what’s required and when each program runs.
Entry requirements
All applicants must be able to read and write.
Open to JHS, SHS, 1st degree, 2nd degree and PhD holders.
Genuine interest in the course selected.
Between the ages of 16 and 50 years.
Willing to wear the prescribed training attire.
Fees paid via the center’s GCB account, Sunyani branch.
2026 program intake
Close 1 Dec
Close 1 Dec
Close 1 Apr
Close 1 Aug
Close 1 Aug
Contact & apply
Begin your application today.
Tell us which discipline draws you and our admissions team will guide you through enrolment, fees and the start of your cohort.
Location
SYDA Center, Sunyani
Bono Region, Ghana
hello@syda-geic.org
Phone
+233 00 000 0000
Bank
GCB · Sunyani Branch